Taiwan Shakespeare Database

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Introduction;

video (1);

production background (7);

program (1);

photo (2);

publicity (1);

news (4);

bio (5)

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This is a stylized student production by NTU's drama majors. The director combines aesthetic elements from both East and West, including realism and passion from Shakespeare's original, and cold, ritualistic, and symbolic images and movement from Noh, Kabuki, and Chinese martial arts, in an attempt to find a new intercultural theatre vocabulary. Another feature of the production is that all major roles are played by male actors.

1.	Data Type: video Title: Macbeth Performance Video Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Language: Chinese

1.	Data Type: production background Author: Hong, Sophie Title: Costume Designer Sophie Hong's Notes Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 17 Language: Chinese Abstract: The costume designer sees this production as interdisciplinary cooperation, between theatre and fashion design.
2.	Data Type: production background Author: Chu, Vivian Ching-Mei Title: Director's Notes [Daoyan linian] Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 9-10 Language: Chinese Abstract: The director combines elements of experimental theatre, Noh and Kabuki, and Shakespearean dramatic conventions to set an innovative style. Aesthetically, rather than presenting the play as bloody and heavy, or realist, the director opts for the grotesque, the abstract, and the minimalist.
3.	Data Type: production background Author: Liu, Chuan-fu Title: Lighting Designer's Notes [Dengguang sheji linian] Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 15 Language: Chinese Abstract: To enhance the suppressive atmosphere, the lighting creates shadows on the actors' faces from multiple light sources. Various strategies are also used to create realist and impressionist scenes.
4.	Data Type: production background Author: Li, Bolin Title: Set Designer's Notes [Wutai sheji linian] Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 13 Language: Chinese Abstract: The stage, comprising of stairs and platforms, creates a sacred and solemn atmosphere. The stage extends to the front, symbolizing internal changes. Five movable panels are adopted to refer to the transition of time and space.
5.	Data Type: production background Title: Synopsis of Macbeth Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 6 Language: Chinese
6.	Data Type: production background Author: Perng , Ching-Hsi Title: Three Notes on the Dramatic Art of Macbeth [Makebai de xiju yishu zhaji sanze] Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 3-5 Language: Chinese Abstract: Three excerpts from the author's previous paper delivered at an international conference on food and literature in 1999. The first one attributes the play's popularity to its vivid portrayal of human psychology; the second analyzes Macbeth's ambition and its consequences; and the third discusses the two banquet scenes. Banquets are originally set to consolidate interpersonal relations, but Macbeth upsets order after the first banquet, and pays his price at the second banquet. The two scenes ironically expose moral degradation and the state endangered.
7.	Data Type: production background Author: Wang, Zheng-liang Title: Tracks of the Mind [Xinling guiji] Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 11 Language: Chinese Abstract: Experienced theatre professional, Wang designs actors' movement and special lineups for the three battle scenes. As for the famous handwashing scene, Wang chooses to show only Lady Macbeth's hands.

1.	Data Type: program Title: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Language: Chinese Abstract: The program includes analysis of the original play, synopsis, introduction of cast and crew, and notes from the director and the design team.

1.	Data Type: photo Title: Macbeth Performance Photos Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5 Abstract: 68 performance photos.
2.	Data Type: photo Title: Macbeth Rehearsal Photos Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5 Abstract: 10 rehearsal photos.

Data Type: publicity

Title: Who's Playing Macbeth This Time? (Macbeth Press Release) [Zheci huan shei yan Makebai?]

Date: 2002/5

Language: Chinese

Abstract: The news release elaborates on the director Vivian Ching-Mei Chu's unique intercultural attempts and strategies. Holiness and beauty are created out of evil. Also included are the director's bio, performance and ticketing information.

1.	Data Type: news Author: Ji, Huiling Title: Multicultural and Avant-garde Macbeth by NTU's Department of Drama and Theatre: Seeking Beauty in Evil [Makebai ronghe duozhong wenhua yuansu Taida xijuxi qianwei yixiang juchang xiee zhong ling xun meigan] Source: Min Sheng Daily [Minsheng bao] Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Language: Chinese Abstract: The director, Vivian Ching-Mei Chu, combines elements of East and West to create a “cross-cultural, avant-garde theatre of images.” A man is chosen to play Lady Macbeth for his proficiency, not to follow an early modern theatre convention. Many NTU faculty members participate, and also the dancer Wang Zheng-liang. A sense of holiness and beauty is created out of bloodiness and evil.
2.	Data Type: news Author: Chen, Yichen Title: NTU's Department of Drama and Theatre Stages Macbeth with Male Actors [Taida xijuxi yan Makebai nanjiao shangzhen] Source: Merit Times [Renjian fu bao] Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Language: Chinese Abstract: This news story highlights features of the production, from its all-male cast to its cross-cultural, avant-garde characteristics.
3.	Data Type: news Author: Li, Yuling Title: National Taiwan University Department of Theatre and Drama staged new version of Macbeth with elements from east and western cultures [Taida xijuxi quan shaweng mingju Makebai zhuru dongxi yuansu] Source: United Daily News [Lianhe bao] Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 URL: http://udndata.com/ndapp/Print?id=1449943&udndbid=udnfree&date=2002-05-16 Language: Chinese Abstract: The director, Vivian Ching-Mei Chu, incorporates Eastern aesthetic elements such as Chinese martial arts and Japanese Noh and Kabuki to create an intercultural theatre vocabulary and makes Shakespearean drama anew.
4.	Data Type: news Author: Guo, Shizhen Title: New Interpretation of Macbeth by NTU's Department of Drama and Theatre [Taida xijuxi xinquan Makebai] Source: Central Daily News [Zhongyang ri bao] Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Language: Chinese Abstract: The director Vivian Ching-Mei Chu prioritizes acting skills to skin color or gender, and thus creates a new meaning for this all-male production. This intercultural performance is inspiring.

1.	Data Type: bio Title: About the Choreographer Wang Zheng-liang Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 11 Language: Chinese Abstract: A brief introduction of the choreographer's theatre experience.
2.	Data Type: bio Title: About the Costume Designer Sophie Hong Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 16-17 Language: Chinese Abstract: A brief introduction of the costume designer's theatre experience.
3.	Data Type: bio Author: Lin, Ho-Yi Title: About the Director Vivian Ching-Mei Chu Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 8 Language: Chinese Abstract: A brief introduction of the director's educational background and theatre experience.
4.	Data Type: bio Title: About the Lighting Designer Liu Chuan-fu Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 14-15 Language: Chinese Abstract: A brief introduction of the lighting designer's theatre experience.
5.	Data Type: bio Title: About the Set Designer and Technical Director Shi Shun-xiang Source: Macbeth Performance Program Place: Taipei Date: 2002/5/16 Pages: 12-13 Language: Chinese Abstract: A brief introduction of the set designer and technical director's theatre experience.